Alkylated hydrocarbon imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $44.4 million of alkylated hydrocarbon in 2024 (29.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44.4M | 29.8K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 21.9K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 9.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports alkylated hydrocarbon from
Most of the value came from China (49%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+374% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.8M | 49% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.8M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 9.4% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 4% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| Qatar | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| India | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania alkylated hydrocarbon imports (HS 3817): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3817: Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading no. 2707 or 2902.
Common questions
What is the value of alkylated hydrocarbon imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported alkylated hydrocarbon worth $44.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 147 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkylated hydrocarbon to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkylated hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkylated hydrocarbon to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $44.4 million in 2024, an increase of 299%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkylated hydrocarbon?
The HS code for alkylated hydrocarbon is heading 3817. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3817.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3817 page.
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